Duncanville, ranked No. 8 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25, led 29-14 at halftime and held on for the seven-point win.
Junior quarterback
Maximus The Great Denson showcased his dual-threat ability in his first start, replacing MaxPreps All-American Keelon Russell (Alabama).
Denson passed for three touchdowns and compiled nearly 100 yards on the ground in the first half. He had touchdown passes to SMU recruit
Zach Turner (7 yards),
Trenton Yancey (64 yards) and
Emmanuel Ellison (23 yards).
South Oak Cliff's first-half touchdowns were both scored by
Levon Morton. The first was a 76-yard punt return for a score, and the second was a 1-yard run late in the second quarter.
The Bears got within two touchdowns, 35-21, at the start of the fourth quarter when junior
Jayden Williams found senior
Devonte Hill for a 74-yard touchdown. South Oak Cliff made it a one-score game with 2:34 left in the game with a 76-yard touchdown run by senior
Torrin Teague.
Duncanville (1-0) is off next week. The Panthers' next game is at
Waxahachie on Sept. 19. South Oak Cliff (1-1) hosts
Longview next Friday.
